Star Sky Professional
Chapter 325 - 265: Conspiracy (Congratulations to Alliance Hierarch Tianxing Wu Xie) _2

Chapter 325: Chapter 265: Conspiracy (Congratulations to Alliance Hierarch Tianxing Wu Xie) _2

Fang Xing said, "Now both the Righteous and Demonic paths need to cultivate Nascent Soul Seeds. They are preparing to declare war on the Transformative Demon Kings in the Wilderness... This land-reclamation expedition will likely require the slaying of several Transformative Demon Kings to meet their needs. It’s just that the Wilderness is extremely dangerous; there are active Transformative Demon Kings of the Fourth Rank Mid-grade, and even Top-grade... There are even rumors that in the depths of the Great Wilderness, ancient Wild Beasts of the Fifth Rank lie dormant..."

"Land reclamation is indeed extremely dangerous, but our ancestors who crossed the seas to come here, braving all difficulties, and opened up many worlds for Cultivation... It is said that even God Transformation Venerables from the Hanhai Immortal Cultivation World intervened, reaching an agreement with the Lord of the Great Wilderness... Entities above the level of God Transformation would not take the initiative to attack low-level cultivators."

Mu Wanlu said with a smile, "Besides, even considering the territories we occupy, plus those we’re about to reclaim, they are but a speck in the vastness of the Wilderness, unlikely to disturb a God Transformation Venerable..."

"Even so, encountering just any Fourth Rank Demon Beast could reduce us to dust and bones..."

Fang Xing shook his head, "We risk our lives, but could we be awarded with a ’Nascent Condensing Pill’ as a reward? This is a losing business... Using the blood of us and Loose Cultivators to satiate the Upper Sect’s appetite."

Upon these words, the faces of the Core Formation Cultivators present looked very grim.

Although the rewards for this land-reclamation were generous, the Mu Family was already a Core Formation Family. The Qiankun Dao would have to be foolish to support the Mu Family. This time, risking life and limb, they would at most be granted a new Third Rank Spirit Vein and perhaps a ’Golden Core Formation Pill’, not a bit more.

What’s more, if their military exploits were insufficient, they might not even obtain a Core Formation Spirit Item!

"That being said, we cannot defy the orders of the Upper Sect..."

Mu Wanqing said with a worried face, "Why not... Follow the old rule?"

The so-called old rule was naturally to send up a group of the old, weak, sick, and disabled, and they could also recruit Loose Cultivators temporarily to fill the ranks.

"Cough, cough..."

At that moment, Fang Xing began to cough violently. "I have suffered severe injuries, and I’m afraid I might die on the way if I go out again... I probably won’t be able to contribute to the family anymore."

Old, weak, sick, and disabled?

Isn’t that referring to ’Mu Wanlong’?

If it were truly Mu Wanlong, perhaps he would indeed risk everything for the clan and die in the land reclamation.

But Fang Xing would be foolish to go.

He still needed to continue his covert cultivation and strive to break through to the Core Formation Late Stage within ten years!

’You old fart! Taking advantage of age and seniority!’

Mu Wanqing cursed inwardly, but when Mu Wanlong truly became shameless, there wasn’t much he could do about it.

Could he really force the former Family Head to go and die?

This is what it means to be shamelessly invincible under heaven.

"Since that’s the case, I ask that Brother Wanlong and Wanqing stay behind to look after the family. I will personally lead this mobilization, with Wandao and Qingfeng accompanying me."

Mu Wanlu looked at Fang Xing. Although somewhat disappointed, Mu Wanlong’s cowardice was another major blow to his prestige, which was somewhat beneficial to him.

Plus, considering the opponent was fully retired and taking into account past favor, he decided to tolerate it this time.

But still, Mu Wanlu remained cautious, taking precautions by dispatching the relatively close Mu Wandao and the neutral Mu Qingfeng, leaving Mu Wanqing from his own side to keep an eye on the other.

Mu Wanlong was still in the Early Stage of Core Formation, obviously unable to recover from his injuries.

However, Mu Wanqing possessed profound mana, so dealing with a severely injured Mu Wanlong would be no problem.

"Thank you very much; I am currently refining a batch of healing Spirit Pills and need to go back and check on the fire. I can rest assured with Wanqing handling the family matters."

Fang Xing clasped his hands together, transforming into a streak of light, and promptly took his leave.

After the several Core Formation Cultivators in the ancestral hall took their leave one after another, only Mu Wanlu and Mu Wanqing remained.

"Mu Wanlong... he has truly changed. Had it been in the past, he would have gone without a second word."

Mu Wanqing was puzzled.

"That’s just human nature, the older you get, the more you fear death... There are so many hypocritical elders in the Cultivation World; as their lifespan approaches its end, they do anything to prolong it – engaging in dual cultivation, practicing Demon Skills, transforming their bloodlines... Anything is possible! We wield the power to move mountains and fill seas, maintaining the vitality of our bodies and living without sickness until the True Core disintegrates. Endless pleasure— who would want to die?"

But Mu Wanlu was quite composed, accepting the reality that people do change over time.

What else could be said?

Could it be that this Mu Wanlong was an impostor?

If it were fake, his bloodline would definitely be discovered the moment he entered the shrine!

The Mu Family, a Nascent Soul Family, is quite adept at identifying their own bloodline.

"Please rest assured, Family Head, during my time in the family, I will definitely keep a close eye on that old fellow!"

Mu Wanqing assured.

"Wanlong has already ceded the position of Family Head, and his faction has been beaten into a sorry state... as long as we faithfully spread the word of today’s discussion, the label of a coward who fears death will be inescapable... With such a Mu Wanlong, what threat could he pose to you and me? Wanqing, you must look to the future; our foes are always those wolves beyond our doors, and thus it is possible to ally ourselves with the likes of today’s Mu Wanlong..."

Mu Wanlu spoke with deep meaning.

Mu Wanqing’s face showed indifference, and it was uncertain whether he had taken the words to heart.

...

Days later.

A desolate mountain.

The wilderness was bleak, with occasional bird calls.

A thin mist emerged out of nowhere, enveloping the midpoint of the mountain.

Soon after, a streak of blue light arrived, directly descending into the mist.

On a giant blue rock at the mountain’s waist, a person appeared out of nowhere.

He was dressed in a pure white crane robe, with youthful features and snow-white hair. Two long eyebrows hung down with a red mole between them, exuding a sense of spiritual transcendence.

This person stood with his hands behind his back, with a white crane by his side. The crane had a vermilion crown and sword-like feathers, standing in the creek, amusing itself by spearing fish with its long beak.

The blue light descended, revealing a cultivator swathed in blue light, who bowed in greeting: "I have seen the Venerable White Crane!"

"Hehe, for a young friend like you to abandon darkness for light... it’s a great contribution to the White Crane Sect. I assure you, your lineage will not be affected, and there will be countless blessings of the Immortal Path..."

Venerable White Crane twirled his white eyebrows, chuckling, "I can sign a Third Rank spirit contract with you first..."

"Thank you, Venerable."

The figure within the blue light bowed again, and then raised a hand.

A ball of blue light, wrapping around a Jade Scroll, fell into the hands of Venerable White Crane.

"Good, very good! Indeed, it is the Array Diagram of the Myriad Flower Illusion Array! Hm? And the travel dates and routes of Mu Wanlu and his party?"

Venerable White Crane appeared surprised as he looked at the figure in the blue light.

"Do it thoroughly if it’s going to be done at all... Don’t you plan to ambush and kill Mu Wanlu and the others, Venerable?"

The figure stated as if it were obvious.

"This... Of course, I am prepared to act, but they are your kin, after all. Such actions still somewhat shock me..."

Venerable White Crane let out a slight sigh.

"In major families, there’s no shortage of dirty affairs. I apologize for making you witness such... I have no issues on my end, as long as you can kill Mu Wanlu, then attack the Myriad Flower Illusion Array. With our cooperation from the inside and outside, shutting down the array won’t be a problem... After that, the Mu Family will be reduced to nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs."

The figure in the blue light turned to the extraordinary Spiritual Crane playing in the water: "I’ve yet to congratulate you, Venerable. This Spiritual Beast must also have reached the rank of a top grade Third Rank by now, right? No wonder you dare to covet the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein... but you still need the recognition from Qiankun Dao."

Yunzhou belonged to the jurisdiction of the Qiankun Dao force; such significant matters naturally couldn’t bypass them.

Otherwise, the wrath of a Nascent Soul Sect was not something any Core Formation Cultivator could withstand.

"Rest assured, my friend. My own great-granddaughter has been married to ’Five Elements Child’ from the Qiankun Dao as his concubine... I have personally visited the Daoist of Qiankun Dao. I offered up my old life, and the Daoist has tacitly consented... After all, I’ve two fighters in the late stages of Core Formation here, which is greatly beneficial for pioneering the wilderness. And what does the Mu Family still have?"

Venerable White Crane said with a smile.

"That seems to indicate... the fall of the Mu Family is inevitable."

The figure in the blue light spoke in a detached tone, with no trace of emotion.